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July 9, 2026
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Government targets bandit financiers in new security operation

Government targets bandit financiers in new security operation

Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning to individuals sponsoring and facilitating banditry in Samburu, West Pokot, Tiaty and Isiolo, saying security agencies will relentlessly pursue them...

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Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a new security operation targeting individuals financing and facilitating banditry in Samburu, West Pokot, Tiaty, and Isiolo. The government vows to pursue financiers relentlessly.

  • The operation will be led by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.
  • CS Murkomen warned that financiers "will face the full force of the law" and urged residents with illegal arms to surrender them.
  • The initiative aims to enhance security, allow displaced families to return home, and achieve lasting stability, mirroring efforts in Kerio Valley.

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